Joh for PM (musical)
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| Joh for PM | |
|---|---|
| Basis | Joh for Canberra campaign |
| Premiere | 7 July 2017: Brisbane Powerhouse |
Joh for PM is an Australian musical comedy written by Stephen Carleton with music and lyrics by Paul Hodge.
The show is a satire about Queensland's longest-serving premier, Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen. Set at a fundraiser in 1987, Joh for PM follows the life and politics of the former premier, framed on his doomed campaign to become Prime Minister. It covers Bjelke-Petersen's rise and fall, supported by wife Flo and her pumpkin scones.[1]
Production
The original production starred Colin Lane, Chloe Dallimore, Kurt Phelan, Barbara Lowing, Stephen Hirst and Simon Burvill-Homes. It played at the Brisbane Powerhouse from 7 to 16 July 2017 and Cairns' Centre for Contemporary Arts from 4 to 19 August 2017.[2] It was presented by JUTE Theatre Company and Brisbane Powerhouse in association with the Queensland Music Festival.
